“Poly’s mission is to prepare and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to act with intelligence, imagination and—above all—character.”

Poly Prep Country Day School announces a search for a Middle School Physical Education Teacher & Head Squash Coach for grades 7 through 12. We seek a Middle School Physical Education Teacher with expertise in kinesiology, individual and team sports. We are looking for someone who is committed to promoting our school’s values and whose competence, integrity, and collegiality will enrich our community and Physical Education Department.

Teaching responsibilities include:

Inspiring and empowering students to enjoy physical education/squash

Teaching four sections of physical education/Squash

Meeting with students on an individual basis if they need help

Timely and accurate grading of assessments

Communicating with students and families to provide feedback on student progress consistently throughout the year

Amending and developing curricula as necessary to foster a student-centered learning environment

Coaching Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of the Upper School program, at all levels, including practice schedules and routines, and maintaining the squash facility

Select, supervise, and mentor assistant coaches. Establish program expectations and oversee a staff of assistant coaches

Provide regular communication with parents, families, staff, athletic director, and head of athletics

Regularly track the academic progress of all student-athletes in the program and facilitate necessary support systems to ensure their academic eligibility

Cooperate with other school-sponsored sports and encourage athletes to compete in other programs

Develop and implement an off-season program for athletics

Coordinate with local youth program below the 9th grade level

Work with the Poly Sports Information Director as needed and establish strong working relationships with community support groups

Additional responsibilities include:

Generating happiness and a positive outlook on life and wellness

Attending community events throughout the school year

Attending and contributing to meetings during and after the school day, including but not limited to, department, committee, division, and grade-level meetings

The successful candidate will possess excellent content knowledge; a passion for teaching and learning; enthusiasm for working with students, families and colleagues; a growth mindset; and a sense of humor. She or he will be able to inspire and empower students to learn; collaborate and engage in daily discourse about fitness and sports with students and colleagues; write well; and commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. A degree in physical education, kinesiology, and/or extensive experience within the discipline is preferred.

Poly Prep strives to be an equitable, just, and diverse community, one proud of and deeply committed to empowering students to discover who they are and what they want to be. In keeping with the country day school philosophy, we seek community members who will share a passion for learning in and out of the classroom. Every educator and administrator at Poly Prep aspires to uphold our mission “to support and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to act with intelligence, imagination and––above all––character.”

With a 25-acre park-like setting in Brooklyn, we offer a great environment, with a full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a generous match on our 403(b) retirement plan, long-term disability, flexible spending account, pre-tax commute benefit, free parking, and free lunch).

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter and current resume detailing their interest in the position and specific evidence of their qualifications to Richard Corso, Head of Athletics at hiring+athletics@polyprep.org.

The successful candidate will possess excellent content knowledge; a passion for teaching and learning; enthusiasm for working with students, families and colleagues; a growth mindset; and a sense of humor. She or he will be able to inspire and empower students to learn; collaborate and engage in daily discourse about fitness and sports with students and colleagues; write well; and commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. A degree in physical education, kinesiology, and/or extensive experience within the discipline is preferred.

About Poly Prep Country Day School

Brooklyn, New York
Nursery through Grade 12 Co-Ed Independent School. Founded in 1854

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